Managing Self: Preparing for Practice
Welcome to our Managing Self course, carefully created by University clinicians and educators to align with Section 10 of the GDC's 'Preparing for Practice' document.
The course focuses on the critical aspects of self-management in patient care, as specified by the GDC. You'll learn how to prioritise and protect patient interests while effectively managing your time and resources within the dental practice. A key aim is to help you understand the importance of personal behaviour and its impact on the healthcare environment and wider society.
We look into the significance of leadership and advocacy in dental practice, equipping you with the skills to act as an advocate for patient needs and to recognise the range of skills required for effective management and leadership roles.
Professional development and compliance are other vital areas covered in this course. You'll be guided on how to engage in continuous personal development, reflective practice, and ensure that all aspects of your practice comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Join us in this comprehensive course to embark on your journey towards becoming a well-rounded, compliant, and effective dental professional in the UK.
Aim:
To meet the requirements of Section 10 of the GDC document 'Preparing for Practice'.
Course Objective:
- Self-Management in Patient Care: Prioritise and protect patient interests while effectively managing personal time and resources in the dental practice.
- Professional Development and Compliance: Commit to continuous personal development, reflective practice, and adherence to legal and regulatory standards in dentistry.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- Put patients’ interests first and act to protect them.
- Effectively manage their own time and resources.
- Recognise the impact of personal behaviour on the health care environment and on wider society and manage this professionally.
- Recognise the significance of their own management and leadership role and the range of skills and knowledge required to do this effectively.
- When appropriate, act as an advocate for patient needs.
- Take responsibility for personal development planning, recording of evidence, and reflective practice.
- Ensure that all aspects of practice comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome: B.